Advisory
Links to watch Governor Henry McMaster's press conference on coronavirus (COVID-19) at 4:30 p.m. today (Thursday).
At 4:30 p.m. today (Thursday, March 19, 2020), Governor Henry McMaster is holding a press conference on coronavirus (COVID-19). We encourage Beaufort County residents and guests to watch. You can watch it through these links:
https://www.scetv.org/coronavirus
https://www.wistv.com/2020/03/15/sc-governor-update-public-coronavirus-response-sunday-pm/
Governor Henry McMaster ordered restaurants and bars to close dine-in service (both inside and outside dining) starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020, but advised that takeout, curbside and delivery services are permissible for restaurants.
Also in his executive order, Governor McMaster’s prohibits organized events of 50 or more in any publicly-owned (state, county and municipal) place.
We appreciate your compliance with the executive order, as failure to comply is illegal. The Governor’s executive order remains in effect through March 31, 2020.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) published a communication to the retail food service industry outlining its responsibilities under the Governor's executive order. We encourage restaurant owners, managers and employees to read DHEC's communication through the link below:
https://tapit.us/gJZEd
We want to remind and thank Beaufort County residents and guests for staying with official government and medical sources for their information about coronavirus (COVID-19), namely the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). While social media can provide good information on a variety of topics, it also provides an easy avenue for the spread of misinformation. If you choose to get your information on coronavirus through social media, please visit official government and medical agency Facebook, Nextdoor and Twitter sites, as most, if not all agencies, have a presence on social media.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office will continue communications on coronavirus (COVID-19) with our federal, state, county and municipal partners, and will keep you informed on impacts it may have on Beaufort County.
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office cares about your health and safety, and thanks you for continuing to remain calm and courteous with one another through these concerning times.
Links to watch Governor Henry McMaster's press conference on coronavirus (COVID-19) at 4:30 p.m. today (Thursday). 
Governor's press conference
At 4:30 p.m. today (Thursday, March 19, 2020), Governor Henry McMaster is holding a press conference on coronavirus (COVID-19). We encourage Beaufort County residents and guests to watch. You can watch it through these links:
https://www.scetv.org/coronavirus
https://www.wistv.com/2020/03/15/sc-governor-update-public-coronavirus-response-sunday-pm/
Reminder of Governor's executive order
Governor Henry McMaster ordered restaurants and bars to close dine-in service (both inside and outside dining) starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020, but advised that takeout, curbside and delivery services are permissible for restaurants.
Also in his executive order, Governor McMaster’s prohibits organized events of 50 or more in any publicly-owned (state, county and municipal) place.
We appreciate your compliance with the executive order, as failure to comply is illegal. The Governor’s executive order remains in effect through March 31, 2020.
Important: DHEC communication to retail food service establishments
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) published a communication to the retail food service industry outlining its responsibilities under the Governor's executive order. We encourage restaurant owners, managers and employees to read DHEC's communication through the link below:
https://tapit.us/gJZEd
Please stay with official sources for information
We want to remind and thank Beaufort County residents and guests for staying with official government and medical sources for their information about coronavirus (COVID-19), namely the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). While social media can provide good information on a variety of topics, it also provides an easy avenue for the spread of misinformation. If you choose to get your information on coronavirus through social media, please visit official government and medical agency Facebook, Nextdoor and Twitter sites, as most, if not all agencies, have a presence on social media.
We will keep you informed on coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office will continue communications on coronavirus (COVID-19) with our federal, state, county and municipal partners, and will keep you informed on impacts it may have on Beaufort County.
If you missed Sheriff P.J. Tanner's press conference
If you missed today's press conference held by Sheriff P.J. Tanner in Beaufort, please visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BeaufortCoSO
The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office cares about your health and safety, and thanks you for continuing to remain calm and courteous with one another through these concerning times.
Address/Location
Beaufort County Sheriff's Office
2001 Duke St
Beaufort, SC 29902
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 843-255-3200
